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Nightmare

/ˈnaɪtmeə/

A very unpleasant dream that causes distress or anxiety during sleep.

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I had a nightmare about my test.Her boss is a real nightmare to work with.

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Originated in the late 13th century from Middle English "night", combined with "mare", referring to a mythological female spirit believed to sit on people's chests while they slept.

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